1 Creative Stitchery Embroidery Creative Stitchery Embroidery

Welcome! Introductions Icebreaker Think: About the questions Pair: Find a partner Share: Share your thoughts 2

Icebreaker Questions 3 Do you have any heirloom needlework projects in your family? Do those items share anything about your family history? Have you ever embroidered? Cross- stitched? Hand-sewn? Are there any family members who are the “stitchers” or “crafters” in your family? Have they offered or tried to teach you how to embroider?

Program Objectives Throughout this program, participants will: 1.Discuss basic history of embroidery. 2.Utilize basic tools for creating a successful embroidery project. 3.Utilize 4-H Needlework publications to illustrate and make project stitches. 4.Experience success in developing needlework skills to make family heirlooms. 5.Volunteer to teach needlework skills to others. 6.Engage socially with other participants during the program. 7.Utilize fine motor skills while learning embroidery stitches. 8.Improve cognitive function and memory by following and completing embroidery stitch patterns. 4

What is Creative Stitchery? Creative stitchery: Term used to describe embroidery Art of decorating fabric with a needle and thread 5

Why do Embroidery? Creative outlet Passing on skills and traditions Quality time with friends and family 6

Types of Embroidery Candlewicking Charted Crewel Cross stitch Chicken scratch Snowflake embroidery Crazy quilt embroidery 7

Types of Embroidery Free embroidery Huck embroidery Swedish weaving Redwork Ribbon embroidery Smocking 8

Supplies, Tools and Equipment Fabric: Plain weave Muslin Some linens Burlap Gingham Even weave Aida Monk’s cloth Other Felt Denim Huck toweling Waste canvas 9

Supplies, Tools and Equipment Hoops One ring fits inside the other, tightened by: Tension screw on outer ring Small spring Tension ring on the inside Made of different materials Plastic; wood; metal Different shapes and sizes Usually round, but may be oval or rectangular Remember ― Always loosen the tension on the hoop when you stop work 10

Supplies, Tools and Equipment Thread Stranded floss Spools Persian yarn Pearl cotton 11

Supplies, Tools and Equipment Scissors Thimble 12

Supplies, Tools and Equipment Needles ‒ Come in different sizes and with different points Embroidery Tapestry Chenille Sharps; darners; betweens 13

Before You Begin Stitching Preparing the fabric: Prewash clothing items Prewash fabric for any project that will be washed upon completion All other fabrics do not need to be prewashed Finishing the edges: Masking tape Zigzag Serge 14

Before You Begin Stitching Transferring the design: Follow manufacturer’s instructions May be iron-on May do your own design Transfer mediums: Transfer crayons Water-soluble pens Air-soluble pens Light lead pencil 15

Before You Begin Stitching Place fabric in hoop Center design Ensure hands are clean before each embroidery session 16

Before You Begin Stitching Threading the needle: Cut 18-inch length of floss Flatten strands and pull out desired number of single strands Put strands back together Don’t double Knot, if needed Needle threader helps 17

Let’s Get Stitching! Running Stitch Backstitch Stem Stitch 18

First Step 19 Bring needle and thread up from the bottom of the fabric through to the top of the fabric

Running Stitch ‒ pull needle through 20

Backstitch A B 21

Backstitch A BC 1st Stitch 22

Backstitch 23

Stem Stitch B C C B A A 24

Let’s Get Stitching! Cross stitch Arrowhead stitch Fly stitch 25

Cross Stitch A C B D A B C D 26

Arrowhead Stitch A B C B A C 27

Fly Stitch C B A 28

Let’s Get Stitching! Buttonhole stitch Satin stitch 29

Buttonhole Stitch B A C 30

Satin Stitch outlined with stem stitch B A C SATIN STITCH STEM STITCH SATIN STITCH with STEM STITCH 31

Let’s Get Stitching! French Knot Lazy Daisy Stitch 32

French Knot Twist 1 A Insert needle slightly to the side of A Twist 2 Twist 3 33

Lazy Daisy Stitch B A C D E 34

Cleaning Embroidered Work When finished stitching: Clean according to fiber content of fabric and thread If washable, use cool or warm water with a mild detergent Rinse and roll in a towel to remove excess moisture; do not wring or twist Lay flat until almost dry Press using a fluffy terry towel to cover the pressing surface, place embroidery face down on the towel Cover stitched area with a lightweight cotton cloth Press with warm iron 35

Can You Identify the Ten Stitches You’ve Learned Today? 36 Running Backstitch Stem Cross Stitch Fly Arrowhead Buttonhole Satin French Knot Lazy Daisy French Knot TM Designs

Other Basic Embroidery Types Redwork embroidery Also called turkey redwork Worked with red floss on white or unbleached plain woven fabric Main stitch used is the stem stitch French knots, lazy daisy and straight stitches added later 37

Other Basic Embroidery Types Chicken scratch Thread or floss creates lacelike design Three stitches used Double cross stitch Running stitch Woven circle stitch 38

Other Basic Embroidery Types Huck Embroidery (huckaback) - design created by weaving floss under raised floats on the fabric Floats Also known as Swedish weaving Completed on monk’s cloth Use yarn or other heavier thread 39

Program Objectives As a result of this program, participants will: 1.Discuss basic history of embroidery. 2.Utilize basic tools for creating a successful embroidery project. 3.Utilize 4-H Needlework publications to illustrate and make project stitches. 4.Experience success in developing needlework skills to make family heirlooms. 5.Volunteer to teach needlework skills to others. 6.Engage socially with other participants during the program. 7.Utilize fine motor skills while learning embroidery stitches. 8.Improve cognitive function and memory by following and completing embroidery stitch patterns. 40

Thank you! Please remember to... Complete the End of Program evaluation prior to leaving our program Return all borrowed supplies and tools prior to leaving our program Sign-up for future programs 41

References Publications: Passing on Needlework Skills to Young People — CT-MMB.700 (a facilitator guide is also available) Beginning Creative Stitchery — CT-MMB.710 Advanced Creative Stitchery — CT-MMB.711 Chicken Scratch — CT-MMB.712 Huck Embroidery Terms — CT-MMB

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